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Justin Verlander Will Make Return to Tigers Rotation in Detroit

The Detroit Tigers are currently in the midst of a road series at the Houston Astros after winning game one of a three game set on Monday. But the Tigers will return home on Friday for a three-game set against the Chicago White Sox and will have their veteran finish the series on Sunday.

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Detroit Tigers News: Dillon Dingler All-Star, Justin Verlander returns

All-Star voting is a popularity contest, we know this much. While it’s nice to think that the All-Star Game is about skill and showing off who is best of the best, the reality is that it’s often a chance to spotlight the best-loved players as opposed to perhaps the most deserving.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / June 17

Detroit Tigers look to take rubber match at Houston Astros on Wednesday

The Detroit Tigers dropped the second game of their three-game series against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on Tuesday night, 4-2, in a game that saw them struggle against Hunter Brown in his return from the injured list.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / June 17

Andrew Sears leads Erie to victory, Franyerber Montilla injured in Lakeland

Troy Watson gave the Mud Hens a pretty good outing, and the bullpen held a slim lead to take the first of six in Rochester on Tuesday. Watson fired five innings of scoreless ball, allowing just one hit while punching out three Wings.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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Can you name the last player to hit a single, double, triple and home run in one game for every MLB franchise? Five minutes are on the clock.

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Tarik Skubal News / Total Pro Sports / June 17

MLB Insider Highlights 3 Reasons Why Tarik Skubal Will Sign With The Dodgers

There is still a lot of time left for the 2026 MLB trade deadline. Yet, Tarik Skubal remains the hottest name when it comes to trade rumors. The Detroit Tigers are having a nightmare season, plagued with injuries, while they sit 13 games behind the .500 mark.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / June 16

Tigers’ sluggish offense and sloppy defense spell disaster in late innings

This was a low-scoring game until the eighth inning saw the Astros blow things open and ultimately win the game 4-2. The Tigers’ starting pitcher for tonight’s game should feel right at home taking the mound in the former Minute Maid Park.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 16

Tigers To Use Keider Montero In Relief, Activate Verlander On Sunday

The Tigers are moving Keider Montero to the bullpen for at least the next two series, manager A.J. Hinch told reporters (link via Evan Petzold of The Detroit Free Press).

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / June 16

Tigers' Justin Verlander gets date for return to mound

The Detroit Tigers just had Jack Flaherty land on the IL with a leg injury, and they will now get Justin Verlander back too.

Blue Jays may have tough decision to make with rotation soon

George Springer crushes major milestone HR in Blue Jays' win

Seattle Mariners get a huge injury update on Cal Raleigh

Framber Valdez makes a notable admission about the Astros

Pete Crow-Armstrong spoiled his own cycle with boneheaded mistake

Have Yankees avoided the June swoon?

Colt Keith News / Athlon Sports / June 16

Tigers Make Colt Keith Announcement After Removal From Lineup

Detroit Tigers infielder Colt Keith had an incredible game Monday against the Houston Astros. The 24-year-old former fifth-round pick put together the best performance of his career, smashing three home runs.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / June 16

Tigers June Offensive Surge Sets New Franchise Record at Plate

The Detroit Tigers have played baseball for 125 years. It’s hard to do something that hasn’t been done. But these Tigers have done it. Don’t worry — it’s a good thing.

Framber Valdez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 16

Examining what’s wrong with Tigers’ Framber Valdez ahead of Astros return

Not much has gone according to plan thus far this season for the Detroit Tigers. With a 30-42 record, the team is currently in fourth place in the American League Central.

Jahmai Jones News / Detroit Tigers on SI / June 16

The Most Logical Replacement for Jahmai Jones on the Tigers

Ongoing conversations for the Detroit Tigers this season have surrounded designated hitter Jahmai Jones. Jones was a crucial part of the success of the 2025 team, but hasn't found any ounce of that success in 2026, resulting in many fans' uproar over his stability on the team.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / June 16

Tigers Accomplish Feat Not Seen in 125-Year Franchise History

The Detroit Tigers have not had a great start to the 2026 MLB season. After blowing a 15 1/5 game division lead against the Cleveland Guardians in late 2025, the Tigers seemed to turn it around after fighting their way to the 15th inning of Game Five in the American League Division Series.

Tarik Skubal News / Total Pro Sports / June 16

MLB Rumors: Insider Shares Intel On Phillies-Tarik Skubal Trade

Tarik Skubal Rumors: The Philadelphia Phillies are chasing more than a division title. With several core stars now in their 30s, every postseason run feels increasingly important.

Detroit Tigers News / HITC / June 16

Buster Olney says Scott Harris faces MLB’s toughest deadline call with Tarik Skubal

Buster Olney recently identified the MLB executives facing the most pressure ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline, and it is hard to argue with the one he placed near the top.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 16

Framber Valdez makes a notable admission about the Astros

Tuesday marks a special day for Detroit Tigers left-hander Framber Valdez, as he makes his return to Houston for the first time since signing a three-year

Reds dominate on both sides of the plate in lopsided win over Mets

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski dominates Phillies with one of best starts of MLB season

Colt Keith News / Inside The Diamonds / June 16

Detroit Tigers Notebook: Keith Has Big Night, Tigers Hit Five Home Runs, and More

The Detroit Tigers got back in the win column as they started their series against the Astros. They are now 30-42. They’re nine games back of the Chicago White Sox for the American League Central.

MLB News / CBSSports.com / June 16

Tigers vs. Astros Tuesday MLB picks: Very intriguing pitching matchup between Framber Valdez, Hunter Brown

It's Framber Valdez against Hunter Brown tonight as the Tigers visit the Astros

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / June 15

Colt Keith's 3-homer night carries Tigers over Astros

Colt Keith produced his first career three-homer game as the visiting Detroit Tigers slugged five home runs en route to a 9-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday.

Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / June 15

The Tigers’ Season Will Be Defined in the Next Two Weeks

Take yourself back to April in Detroit. The Framber Valdez signing changed expectations heading into the new season, and the return of Justin Verlander not only changed the vibe but rebirthed fans have who ignored the team for a better part of a decade.

Jack Flaherty News / Field Level Media / June 14

Tigers place RHP Jack Flaherty (leg) on 15-day injured list

The Detroit Tigers placed right-hander Jack Flaherty on the 15-day injured list on Saturday because of a strain of the peroneal tendons along the outside of his left ankle and foot.

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / June 13

Tigers place Jack Flaherty on 15-day IL with left peroneal strain

The Detroit Tigers have placed Flaherty on the 15-day IL with a left peroneal strain.

Tigers' Tarik Skubal set to return vs. Guardians

Tanner Bibee, Guardians keep Tigers off-balance in win

Tigers' Kevin McGonigle is current favorite to win AL ROY award

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Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 13

Tigers Activate Tarik Skubal, Place Jack Flaherty On 15-Day IL

Six weeks since he last took the mound, superstar left-hander Tarik Skubal is officially back. The Tigers have activated the two-time reigning AL Cy Young winner from the 15-day injured list and placed right-hander Jack Flaherty on the 15-day IL with a left peroneal strain.

Jack Flaherty News / Total Pro Sports / June 13

Detroit Tigers Bring In Trade Candidate To Replace Jack Flaherty

Jack Flaherty enjoyed a sparkling season with the Detroit Tigers in 2024 before winning a World Series ring with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 30-year-old returned to Detroit on a two-year, $34 million deal but had a disappointing 2025 campaign.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 12

Tigers Select Jacob Waguespack, Designate Zack Short

The Tigers have selected righty reliever Jacob Waguespack onto the MLB roster and designated infielder Zack Short for assignment, the team announced. They have also activated reliever Kenley Jansen from the 10-day injured list, added the just-claimed James Outman to their active roster and optioned righty Brenan Hanifee to Triple-A Toledo.